Locums Hospitalist Medicine Physician

A leading acute care hospital in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Locums Hospitalist Physician to provide inpatient coverage for an immediate need expected to last 6–8 months. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established hospital medicine team at a large, Level I Trauma Center with dedicated admitters, a closed ICU, and multiple flexible shift options.

Position Highlights

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: 6–8 months
• No Call Required
• Multiple shifts available:
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Practice Details

• Hospital Size: Approximately 520 beds
• Facility: Level I Trauma Center
• Average Daily Hospital Census: 200–220 patients
• Physician Patient Load: 18–22 patients per day (average of 20)
• APP Patient Load: 12–15 patients per day
• Admissions: None for rounding physicians; dedicated admitting team manages all admissions
• ICU: Closed ICU with intensivist coverage; no ICU rounding required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care for hospitalized adult patients.
• Conduct daily patient rounds, develop treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Collaborate with specialists, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services.
• Complete timely and accurate medical documentation.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and efficient discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active Colorado medical license or ability to obtain prior to assignment
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications